Guides and updates on trucker taxes, Form 2290 HVUT, IFTA filings, business expenses, and financial tips for owner-operators.
What changed — and why it matters to trucking Federal tax treatment of wildfire-related payments has flipped for 2026. The special federal income tax exclusion for “qualified wildfire relief payments” expired at the end of 2025. That temporary break covered…
Key dates: Filing is open and Tax Day is April 15, 2026 The IRS began accepting 2025 individual returns on January 26, 2026, with Tax Day set for Wednesday, April 15, 2026. E-filing with direct deposit remains the fastest route…
Why this matters now for carriers and owner‑operators As cost pressures squeeze margins, tax and compliance decisions can move real money for trucking businesses. Kahn, Litwin, Renza & Co. (KLR) is highlighting two areas with immediate impact: (1) employee benefit…
Why this matters now Colorado has updated its C corporation income tax return (Form DR 0112) and guidance for 2025, with important knock-on effects for trucking companies that run interstate and intrastate miles through the state. The Department of Revenue…
Why this matters now for owner-operators and fleets The IRS’s Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS) has published a new set of 2026 objectives, laying out where it wants the IRS to improve customer service, program integrity, and taxpayer protections. TAS, an…
Why this matters on the road Cash-flow predictability and fee control can make or break margins for independent truckers. Premier America Credit Union has rolled out consumer checking options that bundle early direct deposit, nationwide ATM access with monthly rebates,…
What’s new for drivers and dispatchers Premier America Credit Union is promoting three consumer checking options under a “JOIN2026” push that could help owner-operators and small fleets trim banking costs. Highlights include: a $200 new-account bonus for Premier Plus Checking;…
Why trucking businesses are prime targets Tax season is open—and so is the window for identity thieves. Criminals use stolen Social Security numbers (SSNs) and Employer Identification Numbers (EINs) to file bogus returns, divert refunds, or harvest W‑2/1099 data from…
Why this update matters now The Virginia Department of Transportation has posted its most recent Department’s List of Prequalified Vendors, dated February 11, 2026 (12:00 a.m.). The 396-page roster is VDOT’s official certification notice and shows each firm’s prequalification level,…
What happened — and why it matters A viral post on r/Ask_Lawyers describes a driver who briefly worked for a 1099 trucking company in 2025, never got paid for one load, and now — in early 2026 — received a…